The Joseph and Terrence Tusan Foundation (JT2F) is an organization that was established in memory of
the sons of Kevin and Donna Tusan. In 2004, Joseph was a Freshman football player at East Central
University in Ada, Oklahoma, when he was killed in a racial hate crime six weeks after beginning his
matriculation. Tragedy struck again on December 21, 2014, when their second son, Terrence, was killed
in Denton, Texas while home from Howard University on Christmas break. He was expected to graduate
in May of 2015.
The foundation advocates scholastic achievement by providing scholarships to deserving students that are
enrolling in undergraduate and graduate programs. Over the past years, our small foundation has assisted
a number of recipients.
The JT2F believes our youth should have balance in their lives through the involvement in extra-
curricular activities, whether by means of sports, volunteering or mentoring. Additionally, we network
with other organizations that provide mentoring and tutoring services to youth to further support this goal.
The foundation recognizes the importance of preparing our youth to become responsible citizens of this
country and to have a positive impact in the world.
